About the Club

Mission Statement

The Carolina Bird Club is a non-profit organization that represents and supports the birding community in the Carolinas through its website, publications, meetings, workshops, trips, and partnerships, whose mission is


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The Carolina Bird Club, Inc., is a non-profit educational and scientific association open to anyone interested in the study and conservation of wildlife, particularly birds.

The Club meets each winter, spring, and fall at different locations in the Carolinas. Meeting sites are selected to give participants an opportunity to see many different kinds of birds. Guided field trips and informative programs are combined for an exciting weekend of meeting with people who share an enthusiasm and concern for birds.

The Club offers research grants in avian biology for undergraduate and graduate students, and scholarships for young birders.

The Club publishes two print publications (now also available online). The Chat is a quarterly ornithological journal that contains scientific articles, reports of bird records committees and bird counts, and general field notes on bird sightings. CBC Newsletter is published bimonthly and includes birding articles and information about meetings, field trips, and Club news.

The Club provides this website to all for free.

By becoming a member, you support the activities of the Club, receive reduced registration fee for meetings, can participate in bonus field trips, and receive our publications.

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Recent reports from Catawba College Ecological Preserve

Only the most recent report per species is shown. Some reports may be pending verification.

November 7

1Northern Flicker
1Ruby-crowned Kinglet
1Golden-crowned Kinglet
1Carolina Wren
18Cedar Waxwing
1Purple Finch
1American Goldfinch
1Dark-eyed Junco
2White-throated Sparrow
1Eastern Towhee

November 6

1Mourning Dove
2Great Blue Heron
1Red-tailed Hawk
1Belted Kingfisher
1Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
1Red-bellied Woodpecker
3Downy Woodpecker
1Eastern Phoebe
2American Crow
7Carolina Chickadee
5Tufted Titmouse
2Brown-headed Nuthatch
3Eastern Bluebird
1Hermit Thrush
9American Robin
3Song Sparrow
13Yellow-rumped Warbler
10Northern Cardinal

November 1

1Mallard
2Turkey Vulture
2Pileated Woodpecker
1Blue Jay